​Rick Barz never imagined that pizza cheese would become his passion and his life's work. When he graduated from CSU in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Barz thought he’d do laboratory research at a hospital. Then he saw a post for an entry-level microbiology job at a family-owned cheese business in Denver.

A new academic year is under way, leading many students - and families - to wonder, "What can I do with my bachelor's degree from CVMBS?" We've caught up with several young alumni who have recently graduated and asked them what they are doing with their degree from CSU!